Two-Goal Hero Onuachu Overtakes Osimhen As Nigeria's Top Scorer; Falkenbergs' Chibuike Opens Account
Published: April 29, 2019
FC Midtjylland star Paul Onuachu has overtaken Sporting Charleroi's Victor Osimhen in the race for Nigeria's top scorer in Europe. Before taking to the pitch in Monday evening's game against Nordsjælland, the lanky striker had found the net 14 times this season, one less than the Wolfsburg loanee. Onuachu bagge...
The Four Players Competing With Wolfsburg Loanee Osimhen For Nigeria's Goleador In Europe
Published: April 29, 2019
Wolfsburg loanee Victor Osimhen extended his lead at the top of the Nigerian goalscoring charts in Europe after registering his name on the scoresheet for Sporting Charleroi in their 2-2 draw with KV Oostende on Saturday. The former Golden Eaglets sensation has now tallied 15 goals in the Belgian First Division A an...
Two Talking Points From Aigbogun's Provisional World Cup Squad
Published: April 29, 2019
The wait for Nigeria's provisional squad for the upcoming U20 World Cup finally came to an end last week when head coach Paul Aigbogun officially unveiled his 31-man list. There have been reactions from many soccer-loving Nigerians as regards the list. Many Flying Eagles supporters believe the manager can do more, ...
Man City Duo & Derby County Midfielder Of Nigerian Descent In Ireland Squad For U17 EURO
Published: April 29, 2019
Republic of Ireland Under-17 Head Coach Colin O'Brien on Monday announced his roster for the 2019 European U17 Championship which begins in Ireland on May 3. Three players confirmed to have Nigerian blood flowing in their veins have been named in the 19-man group. They are Manchester City duo Gavin Bazunu and Tim...
How Akande's AFCON Snub Could Affect NFF's Hope Of Capturing Nigeria-Eligible Youngsters
Published: April 29, 2019
NFF President Amaju Pinnick has recorded huge success when it comes to luring Nigeria-eligible players into playing for the Super Eagles since he came on board in 2014.In fact, the football administrator didn't only lure players into playing for the Super Eagles, he equally ensured that teenagers with Nigeria's blood c...
Nigerian-Born Winger Named Queens Park Rangers Young Player Of The Year
Published: April 29, 2019
Okija-born winger Bright Osayi-Samuel has been named as Queens Park Rangers Young Player of the Year for the 2018-2019 season. The former Blackpool starlet had been nominated for the accolade alongside Ebere Eze, Aramide Oteh, Ilias Chair, Osman Kakay and Paul Smyth. He was presented with the award prior to kic...
Barcelona Striker Asisat Oshoala Could Enter Nigeria's History Books On May 18
Published: April 29, 2019
Barcelona striker Asisat Oshoala is in line to enter Nigeria's history books when her Spanish team face off with the holders Lyon in the final of the 2019 UEFA Women's Champions League on May 18, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. If the Spanish Primera División side win the showpiece at the Groupama Arena in Budapest, ...
Ex-England U19 Skipper Aina Advises Young British Players To Emulate Fabregas, Drogba
Published: April 29, 2019
Ola Aina has advised young British players to take the next step in their careers by leaving their home clubs and moving to other countries to continue their developmental curve rather than sticking around for so long waiting for their chances.The Chelsea loanee who swapped Stamford Bridge for Torino's Stadio Olimpico ...
Norwich City Striker Who Scored 11 Goals In One Game Available For Nigeria U17 Selection
Published: April 29, 2019
The Golden Eaglets had a goalscoring crisis at the recently concluded U17 Africa Cup of Nations in Tanzania, with the Manu Garba-led side netting only three goals in their last four games, allnigeriasoccer.com reports. Furthermore, the Nigeria U17s created 73 chances in the group stage but could only convert seven ...
Watford Activate Nigerian Midfielder Contract Extension Clause
Published: April 29, 2019
English Premier League side Watford have exercised their option to extend the contract of promising Nigerian midfielder Emmanuel Adebiyi, allnigeriasoccer.com can exclusively report. It was thought that Adebiyi was going to pen a professional contract ahead of the 2019-2020 season but that decision has been delayed...
Can Nigeria Fulfill Expectations And Land A Fourth AFCON title In Egypt?
Published: April 29, 2019
As the curtain gradually falls on a long and tedious club football season which has thrown up its own thrills and intrigues, the CAF 2019 AFCON tournament will kick off on June 21st, of which participants Nigeria will chase a fourth title, after failing to qualify thrice in the last five years. Since after a not-so-...
Promising Nigeria-Eligible Midfielder Could Become The Next Breakout Starlet At Chelsea
Published: April 28, 2019
One of Chelsea's talented Academy products who has come to earn amazing recognition thanks to his glaring qualities is their Nigerian midfielder, Faustino Anjorin. The production line at Cobham has well been famed for nurturing talents and while we have seen a couple of them take the leap in recent years, th...
FC Zurich's Odey Nets Game-Winner, FC Ufa's Igboun Bags Brace
Published: April 28, 2019
A round-up of the Nigerian players on target for their clubs in league matches across Europe on Sunday, April 28. In a Swiss Super League clash at the Stadion Letzigrund, Stephen Odey scored his 14th goal in all competitions as FC Zurich recorded a 1-0 win against Sion. The Nigeria international netted the game w...
The Reason Why Ndidi Was Substituted At Half-time In Leicester City Win Vs Arsenal
Published: April 28, 2019
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has revealed that it was a tactical decision to substitute Wilfred Ndidi at half-time in his side's 3-0 win against Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday afternoon. The Nigeria international was in danger of receiving a red card if he had completed the game as he was shown a yel...
Flying Eagles Camp In Ingolstadt Arranged By Controversial Agent; Wilson Oruma Part Of Delegation
Published: April 28, 2019
Allnigeriasoccer.com understands that German-based agent Emeka Ezeala arranged the Flying Eagles pre-World Camp training camp in Ingolstadt, Germany. Ezeala does not have a good reputation back home and it's surprising that the Nigeria Football Federation decided to do business with the former FC Ismaning defender a...